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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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